-Lucien-
Murder? My heart sank as the words echoed in my head over and over again. Of all the things I thought I'd uncover about her disappearance, this was the last of what I’d ever imagined.
“My mother was involved in a murder?” The words escaped my lips, low, heavy and unbelievable.
My father let out a small sigh, leaning back in his chair, “The Ashfords always had two sons, Edward and James.”
A son before James Ashford? Interesting.
He continued. “Edward was the firstborn. Ambitious, ruthless, and daring like their father, but unlike the rest of the family, he couldn't stand their corruption. He was a constant thorn in their flesh. Celeste’s father, James, was different, timid, insecure, and constantly falling short of his parents’ expectations. Living in Edward’s shadow pushed hi
